Waythrough

We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.

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We are excited to announce the launch of our new charity.

Follow our @Waythrough_UK social media channels for all our news over the coming days.

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Great day meeting up with like minded folk at #ddnconf in Brum. Dig the @Waythrough_UK glasses, helping me see things more clearly

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We launched our Action on Alcohol Harm report at the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice APPG in Parliament. Thanks to @CatSmithMP, our CEO Paul Townsley, and @lm_erlandsen from @UK_AHA for their contributions and calls to action.
Read the report here: https://t.co/sNgaWAiCz1
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Surrounding yourself with the right people can help you make positive changes. Find out why a strong support network is one of the best tools for building healthier habits and drinking less.

👉 Read the blog: https://t.co/wJ2PtV04nI
#DrinkCoach #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Over the Easter weekend (Friday 18 April – Monday 21 April) some of our support services may operate under different hours.

If you require immediate support, we've shared some helpful contacts below. 👇

Normal hours will resume for all services on Tuesday 22 April. 💚

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Following #InternationalWomensDay! 🦸
@collect_voice Women's Treatment Working Group are hosting a webinar focusing on:
🟢 Harm reduction & accessibility
🟢 Learning from online services
🟢 How we are playing a role in accelerating action
Join 14 March. 👇
https://t.co/I9oXRrAeVB

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.@ReachDorset, Waythrough’s drug and alcohol support service based in Dorset supports people in achieving their goals.

With welcoming staff at their locations across Dorset, you will be encouraged to work towards your goals.

Learn more on our website. 👇
https://t.co/PvlMAEJtnZ

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Sending warm Ramadan greetings and blessings to everyone we support and our staff observing this Holy month 💫

@forwardleeds Practitioner, Nazia Latif has helpful advice for people who use substances ⬇️
https://t.co/pis8vEypPN
Share with anyone you think will find this useful 🔁

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We’re delighted to share that The Butterfly, a film created by Yoan Segot with Waythrough’s Life Experience Council, is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards in the over £50 Million category! 🎉

Head to the @SmileyCFA website to watch the film. 👇
https://t.co/eJh8z0PlDY

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Read the Chair of the @UK_AHA's response to the increase in the rate of alcohol-specific deaths published by the @ONS. ⬇️
https://t.co/UFzFmZvpuW

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"The new government has committed to shifting from a system that merely treats sickness to one that prioritises prevention. Addressing alcohol harm must be central to this ambition." - Professor Sir Ian Gilmore.

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Speaking to someone about managing your drinking or choosing to go sober is the first step. Our services can support you to get started on this journey. Head to our website for more info, https://t.co/JoWyHgIN7j

Watch the full interview here, https://t.co/L5AZZ0gSj1 🧵 (2/2)

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Millie Mackintosh, Made in Chelsea alum, recently appeared on This Morning to talk about her rocky relationship with alcohol.

After being sober for two years, Millie bravely shares how she had issues with knowing when she’d “gone too far” when drinking 🧵 (1/2)

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It’s Children’s Mental Health Week 💚
Mental health & substance use are often linked. Young people may turn to substances. The right support can make a difference. @FL_YoungPersons at @forwardleeds offers confidential, non-judgmental support.
Learn more.👇
https://t.co/1tqyAH3QLk

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Staying active is a game-changer for #mentalhealth 🏓
Emilia, our Community Development Coordinator at @ReachDorset, knows this firsthand - she supports the community & stays active through playing pickleball.
Any movement you love, staying active can work wonders for your mind.

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Women's Recovery Academy in @DurhamRecovery supports women in recovery from drugs and alcohol and is featured in @ConsettMagazine.

Jamie-Lee, someone who WRAD supported, spoke to them about how their support works and her experience. Read the article. 👇
https://t.co/93UsILz78e

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Women's Recovery Academy Durham at @DurhamRecovery supports women in recovery from drugs and alcohol who want to maintain their recovery.
WRAD provides:
💜 Recovery plan support
💜 Therapeutic groups
💜 One-to-One support
💜 Family programmes
Learn more 👇
https://t.co/baAjRcSZiF

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We’ve talked a lot about how to make the best of the winter nights, but the days are slowly getting longer! 🌞

We are gaining 2-3 minutes of daylight each day. It might not feel like much yet, so we have tips for anyone who might feel the effects of seasonal affective disorder.

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Waythrough is working with the UK Government's Office for Life Sciences and @LindAlliance to help decide what research is needed to shape healthcare for people who use substances Share questions you’ve always wanted research to answer about substance use⬇️
https://t.co/vrpytxU0oz

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Our CEO, Paul Townsley, engaged in the discussion, asking Dame Carol how we can continue to improve support and remove barriers for those on their recovery journey 💬

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Yesterday, we attended the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice APPG meeting, where Dame Carol Black delivered a powerful keynote on her independent review of drugs - highlighting progress, challenges, and future opportunities.